Learn how to draw a rearing mustang by starting with simple shapes and gradually refining its powerful pose and details.

Step 1:

Mark the picture’s width and height, draw two ovals for the mustang’s head and body, and add a center line on its head.

Short tip: Keep the body oval tilted slightly to show the mustang rising upward.

Step 2:

Draw the mustang’s body and neck, then add a smooth guideline for its tail.

Short tip: Use long, flowing lines to capture the horse’s elegant movement.

Step 3:

Add guidelines to show where the mustang’s legs, mouth, eyes, and nose will go.

Short tip: Light guidelines help keep the rearing pose balanced and natural.

Step 4:

Sketch the mustang’s legs, hooves, ears, and snout.

Short tip: Bend the front legs upward to emphasize the powerful rearing stance.

Step 5:

Draw the mustang’s eyes, tail, mane, and joints, and carefully refine the shape of its ears.

Short tip: Flowing mane lines add energy and motion to the drawing.

Step 6:

Add the mustang’s nostrils and carefully refine the whole figure with more details.

Short tip: Small muscle lines help give the mustang a strong, realistic look.

Step 7:

Outline the mustang with thick and thin dark lines, add more details and the ground, then erase all the guidelines.

Short tip: Thicker outer lines and thinner inner details create a clean, finished drawing.